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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89.28, 133.68 and 67.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89.28, 133.68 and 67.84 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89.28 : 133.68 = 67.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89.28/133.68 = 67.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89.28x = 133.68 × 67.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89.28x = 9,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,068.85/89.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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